We need a new mayor... he is out for the seniors only....

Nothing gets done in this town. When it snows they wont salt down my dead end road and we ve had to call for them to plow. There is garbage all over the place in pine lake park. Where do the tax dollars go?? We get reassessed and taxes get increased.

I think he is doing a good job with what he is up against.. As for garbage all over the place, people are pigs and don't pick up anything when they drop it. Wonder if they would do the same thing in their home?

What do you consider a good job? What do you mean when you say "what he is up against"? Be a little more specific! List some of the things this Mayor has done. You have no problem calling the citizens of PLP pigs.

Mayor Fressola has done a fine job. He promptly responds to all inquiries, is pleasant and courteous and treats all fairly.

76% do not think he is doing a good job.
Fair, less than mediocre, and poor are basically all the same and dilute the results.

Boy thats a loaded question! If your are a senior of coarse he doing fine, all your complexes run themselves, plowing garbage etc, the rest of get ignored and called names. They do plow my area well i will say that. But we take our trash to the landfill. We have issues with the landfill obeying the DEP LAWS and he just passes the buck.. i wont use the words for what i think of our Mayor.

Billy must be back smoking his Bong again. When is this coward going to agree to meet with me face to face so I might address his concerns. I suggest I will not hold my breath waiting for that to happen.

Waste is the trademark of his administration and right now it's at an all time high. Waste is everywhere. Big raises but not for the working class. For the special people. $20 grand here. $18 grand there. Waste of taxpayers money. My opinion is what a waste. It would be nice if we had waste picked up at our homes. Money could be spent on garbage pick up instead of big, fat, wasteful raises to people who don't live in town.

If you're under 75 he hasn't done a thing for you.

Mayor Fressola has done a good job with what the economic conditiones are. whre will the money come from to run this town. delete severces or get rid of people? Its a tough job with a lot of winers who stand on the side and complain. GET INVOLVED AND DO SOMETHING TO HELP. He promptly responds to all inquiries, is pleasant and courteous and treats all fairly. he WOULD MEET WITH ANYONE WHO IS TRULY CONCERNED.
WAY TO GO MAYOR

RON

Billy must be back smoking his bong again! Is that the way our mayor should present himself? Such disrespect to a tax payer who is paying the Mayor salary ! Mobristac that's your idea of pleasant and courteous? Maybe the Mayor can invite him to his office at Town Hall, I hear he just installed a nice 55 inch TV and they can watch some shows and work things out! Meanwhile after all these pay raises I hear about and TVs being purchased we the taxpayers can drive our garbage to the dumps!!!

I keep reading about driving our garbage to the dump. While I'd love Garbage pick up, I'll be paying for it either way. I don't drive my garbage to the dump and instead have pickup from Waste Management but if I did, the cost of driving might equal the cost of my time doing other things and gas and wear and tear on my car or about the $25.00 I'm paying now.

And Mr. Mayor, one of the reasons I ran for Freeholder was because of the reaction the Freeholders give to the people. You can go off the deep end and scream at people behind electronic walls or you can be professional in your responses. Politics and town adminstration is never easy. You were freely elected by the people as was the rest of the council. But it's a job and I'd never expect someone at a job to scream at the people they represent. Gerrymeandering Manchester Township hurt and while we're told this town isn't Demo's, GOP'ers or Independent, the truth of the matter is, part of the township was carved out into the 4th district for a reason. We should be represented by just one Congressmen and not two. This is something I'd like the Council to address.

As for the title of the story. What a loaded question is right.

Garbage is just one thing I feel we should have,when I pay over 7,500 in taxes! Yes I pay for it either way but it would be nice to get something for your money! We have septic, no curbs, no sidewalks, not enough street lights, roads full of pot holes, bring our garbage to the dumps! What are we getting for that kind of money? I would like to at least have my garbage picked up for 7500. I dont think that is too much to ask !

I am really not afraid to identify myself , but I really don't think this is the mayor posting . I think he is much smarter then this!!! Whoever you are remember, the question was What is your opinion of the mayor! You got your answer!! I just hope you can handle it and maybe help out the non seniors in this township that are struggling to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads!!!

It is the Mayor. There isn't anything wrong with using the Patch to communicate.

>>>>>>Da Gr8 1
You are so right. By the way.....the Mayor is blamng our high taxes on the School Budget......whos in charge?.........makes you wonder?
Are the senior communities paying the same percentage for their school taxes as I am? I don't have kids in the schools, nor have I ever.
Shouldn't I beable to pay a lesser percentage like those communities?

self serving

What is being done to attract good paying jobs with real health care and pensions to Manchester?

Mayor?? Is he really a mayor? He hides in his gated community and does nothing for this township. Manchester Twp. (outside the gated communities) looks like a dump. Has anyone tried to get an appointment with this man? I have tried for almost four year to make an appointment to speak with him and its next to impossible. Thanks for the tax hike Mike, How old are you now?? Can’t wait!!!

One more thing, where is all the money Mike? Lets do the Math? There are approx. 22000 homes in Manchester.. 19000 of those homes are senior living. so that means that 19000 homes are paying into the school budget and they dont even have kids in the system. So lets break this down so people like Mike can understand this, 22000 homes are paying school taxes but only 3000 of those homes could have kids in the school system.. WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING MIKE????

STATE OF NEW JERSEY LOCAL FINANCE BOARD NOTICE OF VIOLATION
In Re: [Michael Fressola, Mayor, Township of Manchester, Complaint
This matter having come before the Local Finance Board (Board) pursuant to the Local Government Ethics Law, N.J.S.A. et seq., upon complaint that Mayor Michael Fressola used the address and telephone number of the Township of Manchester City Hall in a political mail piece, using the resources of the Township for his personal gain and securing unwarranted privileges or advantages for himself and his campaign in violation of N.J.S.A. and,
WHEREAS, the Board determined that the allegations were within its jurisdiction, were not frivolous and were based upon a reasonable factual basis, authorized an investigation of this complaint; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Ethics Law states:
N.J.S.A. 40A: No local government officers or employee shall use or attempt to use his official position to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for himself or others; and,

WHEREAS, the Board, having considered the matter and the relevant statements and presented and all documentation with the written response to the allegations submitted by Mayor Fressola, concluded that the use of the Municipal Building address and telephone number in the letterhead of a political mailer distributed in connection with the May
11, 2010 election constitutes the use or attempted use of Mayor Fressola's official position to
secure an unwarranted privilege or advantage for himself or others in violation of N.J.S.A.
It is therefore,
DETERMINED that Mayor Michael Fressola shall be assessed a fine in the amount of $100.00 for the violation as related to his engaging in activities prohibited by the statute. Said fine shall be payable to: Treasurer, State of New Jersey, and be submitted to: Thomas H. Neff, Chair, Local Finance Board, P.O. Box 803, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625 immediately. If payment of said fine is not received within 10 days receipt of this NOTICE, Mayor Fressola is subject to additional fines as determined by the Board in accordance with its powers in N.J.S.A.40A:9-
22.10, Violations and Penalties.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY LOCAL FINANCE BOARD NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Mayor Michael Fressola used the address and telephone number of the Township of Manchester City Hall in a political mail piece, using the resources of the Township for his personal gain and securing unwarranted privileges or advantages for himself and his campaign in violation of N.J.S.A. and,

If you have no records then someone on your staff should be fired.. When calls are made to your office you get your call screener / secratery .. If she was doing her job then you whould know and have the records. I do not think this is the real mike however if it is the real mike then you should understand that I have to go to work to pay my taxes, so I can live in a town that gives me NOTHING and spends like crazy. Manchester has become a dump thanks to you, you do nothing. You go home with our tax money and live behind the walls of a gated community.

Why dont you answer the questions Mike, in public, on this page??? WHERE IS THE MONEY MIKE? again I will give you the math, approx, 22000 homes, 19000 of those homes are seniors. That only leaves 3000 homes outside the walls. So approx 22000 homes are being taxed for the schools but only 3000 of those homes could have kids in schools. DO THE MATH??????

Manchester Township should Utilize "See Click FIX"
It's easy for citizens to report potholes, dangerous trees, and such.
Of course if things are reported, things might have to be fixed.

http://www.seeclickfix.com/watch_area/3821-manchester-nj

The mayor is being hammered because he is an out of touch fossil with a fake SMS and a bad temper. I live in Roosevelt City and pay taxes as high as Toms River. We ge no water, sewer, curb, sidewalk or trash service. The intersections flood out and the streets are only 2" thick.

We host a landfill in this town and this guy can't get us trash service!!

He attends every pandering senior event and does nothing for the working family.

He should be seeking to combine Manchester with Lakehurst and eliminate duplicate services. But that would require real work.

He looks more Lila an undertaker than a mayor and gets the same result, burying people!

Excuse the spelling. Using phone to post

Dan, about the math. Add the revenue that the landfill brings in as well as our taxes. We can't get trash pickup though.

It would be the cheapest for this town since the landfill is here and fuel cost would be cheaper than anywhere else.

But this guy can't get it to happen!

What a hack!!!

Wake up sheep! But we are too busy working instead of campaigning

Where was everybody last night? I went to the township meeting and about 30 people there. Shocking! While I spoke to the tax assessor I was enlightened by the fact that Manchester is aprox. 78% of the housing are senior communities and that leaves 22% are the average family. I was also amazed that the school tax is also base on the value of ones home. I have no children in the school or never had, yet as a non senior community owner I pay more. I for one, worked hard to build build my home 17 years ago and work hard to maintain it, even after being widowed 9 yrs. ago. I am getting quite discussed by that fact I now have to sell and move due to the fact I am being taxed right out of it.
Now to the sarcasm part of me:
I think Manchester should consider making this town a Senior Community as a whole and then see who will carry it all? Makes you wonder doesn't it!

Dan, aernamac, & ontopofit.. I could not agree with you more, Dan do not meet with the mayor, it looks like a trick so he can sick his pack of wild dogs on you, I think a lot of people dont show up to the meeting because they are working.

aermanc, WOW great job on this, I was working would have loved to have been there.

Rumor has it the mayor told his buddy Mr . Stenziano to step down from his position... Is this true...? And if it is why the big secret??? Does anyone else out there no a bout this... Again ,, Our community is being keep in the dark... Hopefully,, Soon everything will come out in the light....

UnitedHealth Group Donates $1 Million To Manchester-Area Towns Impacted By Sandy

Does anyone else find this odd? That a health group would donate to Manchester Township, I mean compared to other areas Manchester had very little damage from Sandy.
Is this some kind of kick back?
Where is the Money and what is it being spent on?

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch
You really are a heel.
You're as cuddly as a cactus,
And as charming as an eel,
Mr. Grinch!
You're a bad banana,
With a greasy black peel!
You're a monster, Mr. Grinch!
Your heart's an empty hole.
Your brain is full of spiders.
You've got garlic in your soul,
Mr. Grinch!
I wouldn't touch you
With a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch!
You're a nasty, wasty skunk!
Your heart is full of unwashed socks.
Your soul is full of gunk,
Mr. Grinch!
The three words that best describe you
Are as follows, and I quote,
"Stink, stank, stunk!"

What Is Your Opinion Of Mayor Michael Fressola?

MY OPINION IS THAT THE WORLD MAYOR INFRONT OF THIS MANS NAME MUST BE A MISTAKE!

Those in Boyscouts know that for camping the troop pays for a camp site and the troop gets no services. You must fend for yourself off the land.

Much like Roosevelt City. A Boyscout camp with nice hoses. The mayor has provided nothing in the 20+ years since I built my home.

The only thing we an expect is road work, yet most intersections flood. One day someone will hydroplane into another car and the town will be sued. I will even testify. The corner of Monroe and Baltimore has been patched 50 times and is still wrong!

Remember the curb job the road crew did on Colonial toward the high school? It had so many waves it made you dizzy driving past it. They had too much equipment there and too many personnel for too long. They did not save a dime for the town.

Wake up and let's get someone who can run a town for families. Parks are nice but they are also easier than providing real services to the residents. Hold off on parks until we have some infrastructure or at least basic needs met.

Houses not hoses. Lol

Well he is handing out raises like it is his money. Oh by the way---did anybody know that during the last snow event--a tire/rim fell completely off one of the dump trucks at the public works---oh,there was an individual driving it, and they were on a main road!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get the "bulldozer in back of townhall---circa 19??? They bought it for that "new" park on lake road--oh yeah--no irrigation,no sod ,great job!!!!!

A question was asked about what the council has done for the seniors. From my point of view, the parks on the west side of Manchester are well cared for and the parks on the eastern side of the township have been let go. The council has let a nice clean resource go with Pine Lake. The other parks on this side have taken a beating also.

High Taxes, NO CODE ENFORCER!
Manchesters code enforcer retired months ago and has not been replaced. Place looks like one big junkyard.